Physics

PHY 1020c                                                           3 (2 / 2)
physics for liberal arts with lab
• Prerequisite: Successful completion of all college
preparatory math courses indicated through
placement testing
• Satisfies Codes: GENE, LABR, PHYS
• Laboratory Fee: $30
A hands-on course which provides an understanding of basic
physical principles as they apply to everyday phenomena.
Students are taught how to make observations, collect data
and draw conclusions based on the data. Basic mathematics
and/or elementary algebra may be needed to apply physical
principles to common applications.

PHY 2048C 5 (4 / 2)
PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS I with lab
• Prerequisite: C or higher in MAC 2311
• Satisfies Codes: GENE, LABR, PHYS
• Laboratory Fee: $30
• Offered Fall Term
This course covers the basic principles of mechanics,
including motion, forces, energy, rotation, and vibration.
Emphasis is on hands-on experiences to reinforce physical
principles. It is intended primarily for majors in the physical
sciences and engineering.

PHY 2049C 5 (4 / 2)
PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS II with lab
• Prerequisite: C or higher in PHY 2048C
• Satisfies Codes: GENE, LABR, PHYS
• Laboratory Fee: $30
• Offered Spring Term
This course is a continuation of PHY 2048 and covers
principles of electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics.

PHY 2053c                                                           5 (4 / 2)
GENERAL PHYSICS I with lab
• Prerequisite: MAC 1114 or documented consent
of instructor
• Satisfies Codes: GENE, LABR, PHYS
• Laboratory Fee: $30
• Offered Fall Term
This course covers the basic principles of mechanics, as well
as selected topics in themodynamics and waves. Emphasis
is on hands-on experiences to reinforce physical principles.
The course is intended for pre-medical, physical therapy and
other pre-professionals not majoring in the physical sciences
or engineering. It can also be used to satisfy the general
education requirement for physical science.

PHY 2054c                                                           5 (4 / 2)
GENERAL PHYSICS II with lab
• Prerequisites: PHY 2053C & MAC 1114 or
documented consent of instructor
• Satisfies Codes: GENE, LABR, PHYS
• Laboratory Fee: $30
• Offered Spring Term
This course is a continuation of PHY 2053, covering the basic
principles of electricity, magnetism, optics and selected topics
in modern physics.

PHY 2100C 3 (2 / 2)
modern physics
• Prerequisites: PHY 2048C, PHY 2049C, MAC 2311
and MAC 2312
• Satisfies Codes: GENE, LABR, PHYS
• Laboratory Fee: $30
PHY 2100C is a problem solving course in physics that
includes an integrated laboratory component. Areas of focus
will be special relativity, optical and X-ray spectra, interaction
and duality of particles and radiation, basic concepts of
quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structures,
introductory solid state and elementary nuclear and particle
physics, and cosmology.

PHY 2930C 1-3 (1-3 / 2-6)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS
• Prerequisite: See online course schedule for each
specific topic.
• Satisfies Code: GENE, LABR, PHYS
• May be repeated with a change of content up to a
maximum of three credits.
Current and historic topics in physics and the physical
sciences will be discussed. Content may include technological
applications, modern physics, historical or societal perspectives
or special projects.